Stryker
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Ok, just thought I would post my thoughts on the scrimmage tonight.
Les was hilarious playing soulja brave. If you weren't there, it took a while for most people to catch on that it was Les...hilarious stuff.
First of all, Sam S. - He looks pretty decent. Moving up and down the court pretty well, wasn't impressed at all with his inside presence though, had a couple inside baskets, but expected him to be a little more dominant. He should ok inside this year, but I don't think he is an improvement over Zach Andrews at all. Sam will probably start.
Salley - Definitley buffed up since last year, which I noticed seeing him on campus. It showed tonight, and he had some nice finishes off the glass tonight. My only problem with him is Salley's avoidance of dunking. Alot of times I'm thinking, just dunk the ball, but he goes off the glass.
Crouch - Fully recovered from his shoulder problem. looks good, didn't hit alot of shots tonight, but was himself. I think he will be nearly as good as last year, maybe not quite as high of a percentage of 3's, but still very good.
Ruffin - He just keeps getting faster and faster. By far the best player on the court tonight. Hit a couple three's and easily drove in to the basket several times through a defense that was very stiff. Looked great out there. I would bet he is the best player in the MVC this year.
Warren - Looked more athletic, but didn't seem to sink many shots tonight. He didn't get alot of time, so it was difficult to judge. He does look larger, and still just as fast.
Collins - This guy is the tallest man on the team!! His upper body is ripped, but his legs look small, and he seemed to get up and down the court pretty fast. Most of the new guys are fast. Collins should be a good rebounder, not sure about shooting yet.
Sam Maniscalco - Definitly the future of Bradley, he will be a good PG. He does seem to be adjusting to DI speed, he had some handling problems, but that is to be expected from a freshman. Should be fine and competing for minutes. 08-09 season he should be a solid force at PG.
Egolf - has big ups for a white guy...
Tyrone Cole-Scott - Ok, I have to say I was extremely impressed with him. He looks shorter than Ruffin, but by god, he has to be one of the fastest most athletic guys on the court. This guy is insane. Not only is he ripped, but wow, he has got some insane moves around and under the rim.
A. Thompson - Thin, but could be a good threat down the road, very athletic.
R. Austin - He is in great shape, ripped and looks like he can hold his own with anyone. Didn't get alot of time in there tonight, but I expect to see more from him.
Overall the scrimmage started out sloppy, huge defensive effort. The offense will have to step up. Quite a few passing turnovers etc. We will know more after both the preseason games.
All the guys look athletic, some of the freshmen look thin, which is to be expected. Count on it taking the Juco's a while to get up to speed, they are behind, and a few of them will step up eventually.
I think the starting line-up will go as this: Ruffin, Crouch, Salley, Warren/Cole-scott, and Singh/Collins.
I think we need to be patient, don't listen to everything that people are saying about the team after just the scrimmage. Alot is going to happen over the next couple of weeks, and we will see how they do on their opener.
Les was hilarious playing soulja brave. If you weren't there, it took a while for most people to catch on that it was Les...hilarious stuff.
First of all, Sam S. - He looks pretty decent. Moving up and down the court pretty well, wasn't impressed at all with his inside presence though, had a couple inside baskets, but expected him to be a little more dominant. He should ok inside this year, but I don't think he is an improvement over Zach Andrews at all. Sam will probably start.
Salley - Definitley buffed up since last year, which I noticed seeing him on campus. It showed tonight, and he had some nice finishes off the glass tonight. My only problem with him is Salley's avoidance of dunking. Alot of times I'm thinking, just dunk the ball, but he goes off the glass.
Crouch - Fully recovered from his shoulder problem. looks good, didn't hit alot of shots tonight, but was himself. I think he will be nearly as good as last year, maybe not quite as high of a percentage of 3's, but still very good.
Ruffin - He just keeps getting faster and faster. By far the best player on the court tonight. Hit a couple three's and easily drove in to the basket several times through a defense that was very stiff. Looked great out there. I would bet he is the best player in the MVC this year.
Warren - Looked more athletic, but didn't seem to sink many shots tonight. He didn't get alot of time, so it was difficult to judge. He does look larger, and still just as fast.
Collins - This guy is the tallest man on the team!! His upper body is ripped, but his legs look small, and he seemed to get up and down the court pretty fast. Most of the new guys are fast. Collins should be a good rebounder, not sure about shooting yet.
Sam Maniscalco - Definitly the future of Bradley, he will be a good PG. He does seem to be adjusting to DI speed, he had some handling problems, but that is to be expected from a freshman. Should be fine and competing for minutes. 08-09 season he should be a solid force at PG.
Egolf - has big ups for a white guy...
Tyrone Cole-Scott - Ok, I have to say I was extremely impressed with him. He looks shorter than Ruffin, but by god, he has to be one of the fastest most athletic guys on the court. This guy is insane. Not only is he ripped, but wow, he has got some insane moves around and under the rim.
A. Thompson - Thin, but could be a good threat down the road, very athletic.
R. Austin - He is in great shape, ripped and looks like he can hold his own with anyone. Didn't get alot of time in there tonight, but I expect to see more from him.
Overall the scrimmage started out sloppy, huge defensive effort. The offense will have to step up. Quite a few passing turnovers etc. We will know more after both the preseason games.
All the guys look athletic, some of the freshmen look thin, which is to be expected. Count on it taking the Juco's a while to get up to speed, they are behind, and a few of them will step up eventually.
I think the starting line-up will go as this: Ruffin, Crouch, Salley, Warren/Cole-scott, and Singh/Collins.
I think we need to be patient, don't listen to everything that people are saying about the team after just the scrimmage. Alot is going to happen over the next couple of weeks, and we will see how they do on their opener.
